Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of this Lemon Cheesecake Delight Recipe. Creamy and zesty, this dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Toppings:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices or zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream mixture. Pour over crust.
- Baking: Bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then at room temperature.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for 4 hours. Garnish with berries, whipped cream, lemon, and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite fruits or nuts.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest or juice to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Cheesecake Delight, Lemon Dessert
